| ![Show Contents]() Principato History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of PrincipatoWhat does the name Principato mean? The surname Principato is derived from the Latin word "princeps," which in turn comes from "primus," which means "first" and "capere," which means "to take." This name was likely originally a nickname for someone who behaved in a regal manner. Early Origins of the Principato familyThe surname Principato was first found in Bolgna (Latin: Bononia), the largest city and the capital of Emilia-Romagna Region. The earliest origins of this name have been traced to the city of Bologna, where a member of the Principi family was involved in the government in 1249. The famous University of Bolgna was founded in the 11th century, by the 13th century the student body was nearly 10,000. Dante and Petrarch studied there. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor. It is claimed that the Principi family has its roots in the 10th century, however, documented evidence starts in the 13th century when they held estates from 1249 to 1359 in the city. Early History of the Principato familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Principato research. Another 132 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1298, 1359, 1598, 1720 and 1769 are included under the topic Early Principato History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Principato Spelling VariationsSurnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of Principato include Principi, Principe, Principio, Principato, de Principe, Prinzi and many more. Early Notables of the Principato familyMore information is included under the topic Early Principato Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Principato Rankingthe United States, the name Principato is the 18,038th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Principato migration to the United States | + |
An examination into the immigration and passenger lists has discovered a number of people bearing the name Principato:
Principato Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Benedetto Principato, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States from Domanico, in 1902
- Antonino Principato, aged 2, who landed in America from S. Flavia, Italy, in 1905
- Calogera Principato, aged 30, who immigrated to America from Girgenti, Sicily, in 1906
- Alfonso Principato, aged 26, who immigrated to America from Girgenti, Girgenti, in 1907
- Carmela Principato, aged 38, who immigrated to the United States from Marigliano, Italy, in 1910
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Principato (post 1700) | + |
- Francesco Principato (1953-2024), Italian disc jockey known as "Franchino"
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